General and Kitchen Assistant

Compass Group PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group PLC is seeking a positive General & Kitchen Assistant to join our busy hospitality operation. You will support both kitchen and front‑of‑house teams to deliver exceptional experiences across daily tasks from food preparation to service and maintaining high workplace standards.

The ideal candidate is proactive, reliable and a strong team player who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, values teamwork and delivering great customer service in a growing operation.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Experience in hospitality, catering, retail or customer service is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn and support different areas of the operation.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness, presentation and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver hospitality experiences.
• Assist with food preparation and service support.
• Maintain high cleanliness and presentation standards across the workplace.
• Help ensure daily operations run smoothly.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Hospitality experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Reliability

Punctuality

Customer service

Proactive attitude

Kitchen FOH support

Cleanliness standards

Professional attitude

Job description

We're looking for a positive, hardworking and enthusiastic General & Kitchen Assistant to join an exciting and growing workplace hospitality operation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, supporting both the kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional hospitality experiences. No two days are the same, and you'll play an important part in ensuring the operation runs smoothly, from food preparation and service support to maintaining high standards across the workplace.

We're looking for someone who is proactive, reliable and enjoys being part of a team. If you take pride in your work, have a great attitude and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Bring

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Previous experience in hospitality, catering, retail or customer service is beneficial
• A willingness to learn and support different areas of the operation
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment
• A flexible and adaptable approach
• A commitment to high standards of cleanliness, presentation and customer service
• Reliability, punctuality and a professional attitude
• A genuine passion for hospitality and helping others

What We're Looking For

• Someone who enjoys working as part of a team
• A reliable and dependable individual who takes pride in their work
• Someone willing to support both kitchen and front-of-house operations
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to get stuck in
• An individual who is organised and able to manage multiple tasks
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment
• A person who values teamwork, respect and creating a positive workplace culture
• Someone who understands the importance of delivering great customer experiences
• An individual excited by the opportunity to be part of a growing hospitality operation